Brazil's Lula da Silva Seeks State of Emergency as Floods Death Toll Rises to 85, Dozens Remain Missing

Brazil's Lula da Silva Seeks State of Emergency as Floods Death Toll Rises to 85, Dozens Remain Missing

Brazil's President Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva urged Congress to declare a state of public calamity due to heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul. The floods claimed 85 lives, with over 130 missing and around 150,000 displaced.

Haiti Government Announces State of Emergency Following Mass Jailbreak; Gangs Demand PM Resign

By BERT HOOVER
Haiti's government declared a state of emergency on Sunday as thousands of inmates reportedly escaped its largest prison amid escalating gang violence. The surge in lawlessness has disrupted the Caribbean nation for months.
Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso Declares State of Emergency in All Prisons Amid Violence

Violence in Ecuador Prisons Kills 31 Prompting State of Emergency; 2700 Soldiers and Poloce Deployed to Control Facilities

By BERT HOOVER
President Guillermo Lasso has ordered the military and police to assume control of Ecuador's prison system in response to a surge of violence.
Ecuador: Port City Mayor's Violent Death Prompts State of Emergency

3 Coastal Provinces in Ecuador Under State of Emergency After Port City Mayor's Violent Death

By BERT HOOVER
Ecuador has declared a state of emergency in three provinces following a shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including the mayor of the port city.
Peru: President Dina Boluarte Proposes Early Election, Declares State of Emergency Amid Widespread Protests

Peru: President Dina Boluarte Proposes Early Election, Declares State of Emergency Amid Widespread Protests

By Mary Webber
Peru's new President Dina Boluarte proposed bringing the general election ahead by two years, conducting it in April 2024 instead of April 2026.
Ecuador: 5 Dead, 17 Injured in Shooting and Explosion in Guayaquil

Ecuador: 5 Dead, 17 Injured in Shooting and Explosion in Guayaquil

By Rick Martin
The port city of Guayaquil in Ecuador is in chaos after gunfire and an explosion left five people dead, 17 injured, and several others missing.
Texas: Toddler in Harris County Believed to Be the First Pediatric Case of Monkeypox in Lone Star State

California Considers Declaring Monkeypox State of Emergency Amid Rising Cases

By Ivan Korrs
It looks like California is gearing towards declaring a state of emergency amid the rising cases of monkeypox virus in the area.
San Francisco: State of Emergency Declared Amid Rising Monkeypox Cases, Poor Vaccine Rollout

San Francisco: State of Emergency Declared Amid Rising Monkeypox Cases, Poor Vaccine Rollout

By Ivan Korrs
The City of San Francisco in California has declared the State of Emergency amid rising Monkeypox cases all over the country.
El Salvador Extends State of Emergency Imposed for Gang Crackdown For Another 30 Days

El Salvador Extends State of Emergency Imposed for Gang Crackdown For Another 30 Days

By Joshua Summers
The Congress of El Salvador extends the state of emergency originally imposed in the country to crack down on gangs.
El Salvador Extends State of Emergency as It Continues Its Gang Crackdown

El Salvador Extends State of Emergency as It Continues Its Gang Crackdown

By Mary Webber
El Salvador has extended the state of emergency in the country as voted by its Congress in the request of President Nayib Bukele to extend an anti-gang emergency decree for another 30 days.
Peru Imposes State of Emergency Over Ongoing Protests; U.S. Embassy Issues Alert

Peru Imposes State of Emergency Over Ongoing Protests; U.S. Embassy Issues Alert

By Joshua Summers
As protests continue to take place in Peru, the country's government declared a state of emergency to remove blockades on its highways.
El Salvador Gang Crackdown Raises Alarm at UN Human Rights Office

El Salvador Gang Crackdown Raises Alarm at UN Human Rights Office

By Mary Webber
El Salvador has deployed police and military forces in some areas to conduct a gang crackdown, but there have been reports on the use of "excessive" force by authorities.
El Salvador Declares State of Emergency After Gangs Killed 62 in Just 24 Hours

El Salvador Declares State of Emergency After Gangs Killed 62 in Just 24 Hours

By Joshua Summers
El Salvador's parliament on Sunday declared a state of emergency in the country following the deaths of at least 62 individuals believed to be killed by gangs.
Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso Declares State of Emergency Over Crime Wave, Drug Trafficking

Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso Declares State of Emergency Over Crime Wave, Drug Trafficking

By Mary Webber
Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso has declared a 60-day nationwide state of emergency on Monday evening.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Declares State of Emergency Amid Heat Wave

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Declares State of Emergency Amid Heat Wave

By Joshua Summers
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Thursday amid a major heat wave that is stressing power grids across the western U.S.
Utah Declares State of Emergency, Masks Now Required in the State

Utah Declares State of Emergency, Masks Now Required After Surge in COVID-19 Cases

By Mary Anne R.
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has declared a state of emergency and ordered a mask mandate for all residents until further notice.
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